Recommended by Rachel Luann Strayer

Sharp and shocking, KINDERGARDEN is a darkly comic piece revolving around the sick reality of familial abuse. As uncomfortable as it may seem, we need more plays like this to be produced because we need more discussions on this topic to be had. Goldman-Sherman pierces right to the heart of this matter: abuse doesn't have to be normal in order for it to be common.

A clever, biting critique of the way our system treats victims of sexual assault.

A fascinating play about relationships and recovery, rebuilding lives along with trust, and how following our dreams can either imprison us or set us free.

Complex, timely, and poignant, DARK SKINNED PAVEMENT is an incredibly thoughtful piece that deftly balances the juxtaposition of personal grief with public tragedy. Young draws the reader into this family's personal crisis inches at a time, revealing morsels of plot that add up to a staggering final moment that is both triumphant and tragic. Highly recommended!

An intriguing taste of remorse in an unexpected location. Succinct & thoughtful.

I love this gem of a play by Matthew Weaver! So relatable, not only because I adore Kristen Bell/Veronica Mars (LoVe 4 ever), but because I, too, have played the "who has what I wish I had?" game with depressing results. Weaver's play reminds us not only that comparison is the thief of joy, but that even the people we envy don't live their best life all the time. What matters is appreciating our best life moments (and people!) when they're right in front of us.

Wicked & witty - two of my favorite elements of British comedy. Pure fun with a dash of terror!

A lovely little script that dances on the border of horror and humor, giving the director & actors wonderful options.

As someone who recently almost failed to correctly assemble a piece of furniture from IKEA, I found Carbajal's script very relatable, as well as fun and surprising. A great short piece about how our perceived failures can sometimes work out for the best.

Powerful, challenging, thought-provoking play. The non-linear timeline creates a layer of doubt that really challenges the audience to reconsider their preconceived notions about the definition of rape, their idea of consent, and the double-standards women face that prevent them from reporting when they know the unthinkable has happened.